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SUMMARY:Evening Garden Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the garden after hours during our Evening Garden Stroll. \nTake a break from your weekly grind with some time outdoors after work — wander the gardens at your own pace and relax in the evening atmosphere. \nLooking to learn more about the JCRA and its gardens? Go on the free public tour lead by our volunteer tour guides. Meet at the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center at 6 pm to join the tour. \nOn Evening Garden Stroll nights\, the JCRA gardens remain open until 7:30 pm. \nSome evenings include optional pop-up activities\, while others are simply an open invitation to explore and unwind. Check each month’s calendar announcement to find out what’s happening.
URL:https://raleighmag.com/event/evening-garden-stroll/
LOCATION:JC Raulston Arboretum\, 4415 Beryl Rd.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Art and Science of Plant Care
DESCRIPTION:Caring for plants is both an art and a science—part intuition\, part know-how. Every gardener\, from beginner to expert\, faces the same essential questions: When should I prune? How much should I water? What’s the best way to plant\, fertilize\, or repot? In this class\, Bryce Lane brings decades of horticultural expertise to demystify these everyday tasks\, showing you not just what to do\, but why it works. \nOver eight weeks\, you’ll explore the fundamental practices that keep gardens thriving\, learning how to perform each one with confidence and purpose. You’ll uncover the science behind good technique—understanding how soil\, water\, nutrients\, and plant biology interact—while also developing the practical judgment that comes only with experience. \nEach session focuses on one key aspect of plant care\, building a complete toolkit for growing healthier\, more resilient plants in any garden setting.
URL:https://raleighmag.com/event/the-art-and-science-of-plant-care/2026-06-08/
LOCATION:JC Raulston Arboretum\, 4415 Beryl Rd.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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SUMMARY:Propagation Workshop: "Beginner Softwood Cuttings"
DESCRIPTION:How many times have you been in a friend’s garden and wanted to take home one of their favorite plants? Has a neighbor shared a cutting with you and you put it in a vase on the windowsill not knowing what to do with it? Are you a new gardener fascinated by the idea of being able to grow your plant collection inexpensively at home? If this sounds like you\, you should join the JC Raulston Arboretum staff for this hands-on workshop and learn the basics about propagating woody ornamental plants by stem cuttings! \nIn this beginner workshop\, participants learn how to take stem cuttings\, what rooting hormones are\, and how to care for cuttings as they root. Participants start by learning about propagation in a classroom setting and then go out into the gardens for a brief demonstration on how to take cuttings. Back inside\, participants will try their hand at propagating using a selection of cuttings chosen by staff for optimal success. Then\, everyone leaves with a full tray of cuttings from the JC Raulston Arboretum’s collection!
URL:https://raleighmag.com/event/propagation-workshop-beginner-softwood-cuttings/
LOCATION:JC Raulston Arboretum\, 4415 Beryl Rd.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art and Blooms at the JCRA: Summer Flower Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Do you admire handmade cards? Join JCRA volunteer and artist\, Debra Singer-Harter\, to have fun making whimsical flower art even if you have no drawing or painting experience! \nLet’s have fun creating cards with colorful landscapes. We will paint gardens and mountain scenes. You don ‘t have to be an artist. You will start with a curvy line. Then we will flick and blend our way to fanciful places that you create. \nWe will provide the three blank cards\, watercolor\, paint and brush. You will paint on the card stock and learn how to blend the colors to create your own style. Each student can make three cards during this two hour session.
URL:https://raleighmag.com/event/art-and-blooms-at-the-jcra-summer-flower-gardens/
LOCATION:JC Raulston Arboretum\, 4415 Beryl Rd.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meditation in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Take a mindful pause in the heart of the garden. This restorative workshop invites you to step away from daily stress and discover the grounding power of meditation — all in the beauty of the garden. \nTogether\, we’ll explore beginner-friendly mindfulness practices designed to calm the mind\, ease tension\, and deepen your connection with yourself and the natural world. Through guided meditation\, body awareness\, gentle movement and journaling\, you’ll discover simple ways to carry the garden’s calm with you into everyday life.
URL:https://raleighmag.com/event/meditation-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:JC Raulston Arboretum\, 4415 Beryl Rd.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gardening in Containers: A Hands-on Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What a great time of year to talk about the art and science of growing plants in containers! This workshop will cover all you need to know about container gardening: containers\, media\, watering\, fertilizing\, design and plant selection. First\, we will learn the principles\, and then everyone in the class will be able to practice creating their own container garden.
URL:https://raleighmag.com/event/gardening-in-containers-a-hands-on-workshop/
LOCATION:JC Raulston Arboretum\, 4415 Beryl Rd.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fireflies in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join Richard Joyce\, conservation biologist with the Xerces Society and coordinator of the Firefly Atlas Project\, for an evening exploring the world of fireflies. \nThe program begins at 7:30 pm at the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center with a brief outdoor introduction covering the role fireflies play in ecosystems\, the importance of natural darkness and tips for observing these remarkable insects. Afterward\, participants will head out into the garden to watch for fireflies and learn more about their behavior and habitat. \nChildren are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. \nProgram Tip: Participants are encouraged to wear close-toed shoes and comfortable clothes for being in the garden at night. If you have a headlamp with a red-light setting or an insect net\, feel free to bring it along (not required)
URL:https://raleighmag.com/event/fireflies-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:JC Raulston Arboretum\, 4415 Beryl Rd.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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SUMMARY:Evening Garden Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the garden after hours during our Evening Garden Stroll. \nTake a break from your weekly grind with some time outdoors after work — wander the gardens at your own pace and relax in the evening atmosphere. \nLooking to learn more about the JCRA and its gardens? Go on the free public tour lead by our volunteer tour guides. Meet at the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center at 6:00 pm to join the tour. \nOn Evening Garden Stroll nights\, the JCRA gardens remain open until 7:30 pm.
URL:https://raleighmag.com/event/evening-garden-stroll-2/
LOCATION:JC Raulston Arboretum\, 4415 Beryl Rd.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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SUMMARY:Building a Garden that Benefits Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Many wildlife gardening classes make it sound as though all you need to do is plant a few flowers and wait for nature to arrive. In reality\, creating a garden that truly supports birds\, pollinators\, beneficial insects\, reptiles\, amphibians\, and other wildlife takes thoughtful planning. What do animals need to survive? Which plants help most? How do we create habitat in ways that are both beautiful and manageable? \nIn this 4-week course\, you’ll learn practical strategies for building a garden that attracts and sustains wildlife while fitting your space\, goals\, and gardening style. We’ll explore how healthy gardens function as ecosystems\, and how even small home landscapes can provide food\, shelter\, water\, and breeding habitat for a wide range of beneficial creatures. \nYou’ll also learn how to put those ideas into practice through smart plant selection\, layered garden design\, and seasonal maintenance strategies that support wildlife year-round. Along the way\, we’ll discuss pollinator gardening\, helpful garden features\, and how to work with natural systems rather than against them.
URL:https://raleighmag.com/event/building-a-garden-that-benefits-wildlife/
LOCATION:JC Raulston Arboretum\, 4415 Beryl Rd.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
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